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So... You want details on BUTT-NUMB-A-THON 11 aka BNAT 1138? Ok - here's the 1st posting!!!

Published at:  Oct 07, 2009 3:23:31 AM CDT

Hey folks, Harry here with the wonderful news that BUTT-NUMB-A-THON 11 aka BNAT1138 is officially getting underway.

At this point - I have a few films, am beginning the vintage film search and for the past few weeks I've been working on a few things here and there.

This year, BNAT1138 takes place on December 12th at noon - through December 13th at noon. The BNAT pre-party will be at the luxurious HIGH BALL, right next to the Alamo Drafthouse South, where the event will most likely be held. Beginning in about a week to week and a half, I will have a link to the page for submissions. And as usual - I will produce the BNAT List of attendees the day after Halloween.

For BNAT hopefuls. This year it will be required that you have a straight-on photo of yourself BALD. Now - no, I'm not asking that you all shave your heads. Well, unless your name is Jeff Mahler, Tim Wick and Patricia Knowles... You can accomplish this effect with a BALD CAP, a shower cap, swimming cap... whatever. If you have a beard or other facial hair - that's fine. I'm asking this - because... well... it's Kevin Conran's fault.

You see. For this year's BNAT poster - I turned to Kevin Conran. I became friendly with Kevin during the long development time on JOHN CARTER OF MARS, while working on that with Paramount and his brother Kerry Conran. The work that Kevin did was exquisite. Since SKY CAPTAIN, his work has been working on the Visual Development of a number of film projects - but I wanted to get Kevin to do something to show all of you - and more to the point. I wanted to see what Kevin would come up with.

When we were discussing the poster concept - he told me he'd throw together a few loose sketches and we'd go from there. Well in and amongst that work was a recreation of the THX1138 badge that Duvall wears in that film - and I decided pretty much on the spot - that we had to go that route with the BNAT badges this year - and that requires a BALD PHOTO of you - to pull it off. Here's the early rough assembly of the badge that Kevin sketched up. The final version will be... PERFECT. I'll share the Poster sketch on my next post.








So as you can see - we need a straight on shot. So, if you plan to submit for possible inclusion for this year's BNAT - I figured I'd give you extra notice. To get your picture ready!


Next order of business.


Are you a Filmmaker, Producer or Studio with a "full feature or rough cut" that you'd like to have be part of BNAT 1138?

Ok - here's how it goes. You'll need to contact me, Harry Knowles. Not Quint. Not Moriarty (he doesn't even work here anymore). Not Tim League. SO - do you have a feature you'd like to play? It is a highly limited program, and I'm generally looking for the very best bits of future coolness out there... Does this describe your film? If so CLICK HERE that has all my contact info, from telephone to email to my P.O. Box if you have a screener.


Final order of business.


GOODIE BAGS & BNAT PRE-PARTY SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

Every year, all attendees of BNAT receive a fairly amazing goodie bag. In the past attendees have received piles of Comics, Trade Paperbacks, Electronics, Blu-Rays, HD DVDs, DVDs, Toys, T-shirts, 1-sheets and an endless supply of awesome. If you have Awesome that you wish to have roughly 255 hardcore mega geeks to tweet, blog and scream about from the highest pixel peaks... Email me at HK@AintItCool.Com

For the past several years - there has been a growingly complicated BNAT PRE-PARTY - running the Friday night, before BNAT! This year - that party will take place at the amazing HIGHBALL, the keenest joint that has ever been rolled! You see, in addition to being an amazing bar, dance hall, karaoke and generally awesome party locale... it also has Bowling & most importantly vintage SKEEBALL!!!

We'll be looking for Media sponsors, Drink sponsors & well - surprise us. This party will commence on the night of December 11th. If you're interested in taking part in the first OFFICIAL Pre-BNAT Party, get space in the program and all that... well, email me here or give me a ring.

SO... That's where we're at. I've created a folder for all my BNAT 11 mail - and from here through December 13th... it is all about BNAT! Next posting is a week... week & a half away!



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  • Oct 07, 2009 2:44:18 AM CDT

    Too bad I am in Asia then.

    by caseymccall

    Would have entered my submission for sure!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 2:52:32 AM CDT

    This is the first year I'll have time to try...

    by iamnicksaicnsn

    oh, unemployment.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 2:52:34 AM CDT

    Kerry Conran

    by lastofthev8interceptors

    What the hell ever happened to that guy? I fucking loved SKY CAPTAIN... thought it was gonna revolutionize cinema. I remember thinking 'now anything is possible' after seeing that bit of retro eye-candy.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 2:56:24 AM CDT

    what happened to Moriarty?

    by hebrewlantern

    also how do we get passes to bnat?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:01:37 AM CDT

    Hot Damn...

    by therealmoriarty

    ... I finally have an excuse to shave my head. Whoo-hoo!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:14:53 AM CDT

    CaseyMcCall

    by headgeek

    We've had many BNAT attendees that flew in from Asia

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:23:29 AM CDT

    True, Harry

    by caseymccall

    But I will be at CineAsia until the 10th and my flight departs for Europe on the 12th. Cuttin' it a bit close, I'm afraid. Really too bad, cause I missed it last year even though I got in... Darn.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:26:51 AM CDT

    I have a Sky Captain poster on my wall

    by s0nicdeathmonkey

    The dime novel Comic-Con exclusive poster from back in the day. I love it. I also have posters for Johnny To's "Exiled" "Be Kind Rewind". Over my roommate's bed I hung posters for "An American Carol" and "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed". In the middle I have a truly absurd poster for "Postal" featuring George Bush and Osama Bin Laden holding hands in a field of wheat with a mushroom cloud in the background. One of the strangest posters I have ever seen.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:28:04 AM CDT

    Seeing Moriarty back in the TB's gets my heart aflutter

    by industrykiller!

    Ahh the halcyon years....au revoir au revoir.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:28:20 AM CDT

    BNAT = My favorite time of year

    by bob loblaw law blog

    My wife and I have been talking about it non-stop for the past few weeks. Such a fun time for us movie geeks... I was just thinking about it tonight watching the TOY STORY 3D double feature.You'll definitely be seeing our bald-cap apps, Harry. Best of luck getting everything ready... God knows you work your ass off for the ultimate geek-out event. So excited!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:29:25 AM CDT

    I'm finally a talkbacker.

    by jokershigh66

    Now I can pretend my opinions matter to others!! Yay me!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:34:53 AM CDT

    Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Shutter Island,

    by industrykiller!

    Clash of the Titans (at LEAST a preview), Iron Man 2 Preview (not the full film but prolly a big action scene), Nightmare on Elm Street are all strong contenders for a BNAT appearance. I would say Avatar and Alice are more or less in the hole, I'm sure 3-D will be some sort of theme if those two films are being shown.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:41:14 AM CDT

    I would do horrible, terrible things...

    by sebastianhaff

    To get in this time. Been applying since at least 2005, and - nothing.

    This year The Girl and I will have brought our first child into the world, seen the Star Wars traveling symphony, been to a Pixies show, and finally moved out of town. BNAT would be just about the perfect end to it all.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:45:41 AM CDT

    Are there bonus points for actually shaving your head?

    by hooloovoo

    Because that would be a fun excuse to shave my head, but if I'm equally likely to get in with a bald cap I might just do that.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:55:30 AM CDT

    hooloovoo

    by headgeek

    I am often impressed by zealotry, but sometimes I yawn. The picture is not the sole determining factor - there will be questions and a DNA test result. Or something like that.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:00:06 AM CDT

    If I already shave my head...

    by lastofthev8interceptors

    .. may I don a bald cap on top of my already gleaming pate for double baldness points?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:04:09 AM CDT

    And seriously...

    by lastofthev8interceptors

    .. what happened to Kerry Conran? Was he blacklisted or some such?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Oct 07, 2009 4:07:30 AM CDT

    LastOfTheV8Interceptors

    by headgeek

    Kerry spent about a year on John Carter, then another project. In the past couple of years he's been working on original material - and he should be ready to announce something soon. Trust me.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:08:35 AM CDT

    Excellent!

    by lastofthev8interceptors

  • Oct 07, 2009 4:44:53 AM CDT

    Harry, what is the deadline?

    by dr. butthole

    Did I miss this? I looked hard and everything! Also, how goes your health/weight loss/etc.??? Hope you're doing well!!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:46:07 AM CDT

    TheRealMoriarty!

    by dr. butthole

    REALLY good to see your name in the talkback again! Awesome! I like the new site but... ah... it's just not the same as the old days. Good to see you on here!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 5:43:52 AM CDT

    I just don't get the beard Harry...

    by righteousbrother

    without the moustache part, it looks so odd, are you going for a quaker type vibe, or does hair not grow on your top lip? This has been bothering me since the early days of AICN. (Batman and Robin, Starship Troopers early)

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  • Oct 07, 2009 5:47:32 AM CDT

    Photoshop

    by vadakinx

    No way I'm going to be able to go to this so there's no point of me applying and potentially depriving someone else of the opportunity...unless someone wants to sponsor me with an all expenses paid trip from Ireland to Austin...no? Ok...onto the point of this post then...


    I'm sure some people are wondering if the use of Photoshop to achieve the effect is allowed. Or what it someone wanted to give themselves ridges and look like a bald Klingon? Or antennae?


    Does the bald look have to be done via bald cap or actual baldness only? If someone does it in Photoshop, will it be considered?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 5:56:14 AM CDT

    bald is the key

    by headgeek

    how the absence of hair gets there is up to you.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 5:57:32 AM CDT

    It says BNAT10 on that badge...

    by ews

    Harry, thought I would point out that the poster / badge thing declares it to be BNAT10 rather then BNAT11 (look on the right hand side where it says Aint It Cool News presents....). One year I will come from Scotland to this. One year.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:05:32 AM CDT

    I'll shave my head!

    by nordling

    I'll shave my body if I need to.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:10:16 AM CDT

    The badge mock-up already looks like me!

    by andycouch

    I'm already bald and I have a big red beard with no mustache. I guess I'll at least have the photo portion nailed this year.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:12:14 AM CDT

    I would even shave Nordling's head to go!

    by thenorthlander

    ...but not his body.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:34:49 AM CDT

    So doing this

    by sebilrazen

    I'll shave my head and post the video on youtube

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:10:22 AM CDT

    I'm confused...my normal state, of course, but...

    by bdt

    This announcement is just a "heads up" so to speak, to applicants that they must supply a picture of themselves bald. It is not the actual instructions on how to apply, right?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:34:22 AM CDT

    BDT

    by headgeek

    Correct - the full instructions on applications are at least a week away.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Oct 07, 2009 8:13:40 AM CDT

    Have you read Frankenstein yet Harry?

    by 0007


    We're still discussing that over in your new DVD column.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 8:18:14 AM CDT

    always when I'm withouth net access....

    by thehumanburrito

    ....I'm beginning to wonder if you don't specifically plot BNAT apps around times when I will be unable to reach a PC for prolonged periods of time! It's gonna kill me to miss two of em in a row...

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  • Oct 07, 2009 8:33:07 AM CDT

    I'd say

    by series7

    The Hole. Well I was just thinking of shaving me head. But I don't go all the way to the scalp.hmmmmmmm maybe I'll give it a shot.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 8:51:17 AM CDT

    I feel that...

    by don_logan

    ...a generous philanthropist with hordes of dough should foot the bill to ship me out of this hole in Maryland (and out of this recent funk I've been fighting), and over to the beauty that seems to be BNAT. I'm guessing that "The Hole" is a correct assumption, and I'm gonna throw in the one that I'm kinda excited to see, "Kick-Ass".

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  • Oct 07, 2009 8:57:33 AM CDT

    God, I want to go this year...

    by jabbayoda

    I've made the waitlist, or backup list, or whatev, once but never been a fully fledged BNAT-er. I reeeeeally need a day of awesomeness this year. I imagine we all do.

    People who have been laid off or otherwise screwed by the lousy economy should be given preferential treatment (or at least a discounted small popcorn).

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:04:00 AM CDT

    I'm going for it.

    by yeah i wrote that

    I kick myself every year for not applying. I'm done kicking myself. I'm starting this year, and not stopping until the day I die. Ugh, I have a lot of hair to hide.

    Hmm, BNAT lands just about a week before Avatar. That's going to be the elephant in the room.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:05:43 AM CDT

    Quick question

    by oceanwang

    If I were to hypothetically say, have really bad crabs. Like terribly bad. Would I have to disclose that in my application? Because if I did I can't go...

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:28:48 AM CDT

    0007

    by headgeek

    Yes, I've read FRANKENSTEIN. And I've read Frank Darabont's original script that was the rug that Branagh's film pissed on. Frank's script was a stunningly beautiful adaptation of the original novel. One of the great scripts. The final film was tonally all over the place, with the most obnoxiously over the top score ... perhaps... ever. The design and look of the film is ugly. Helena Bonham Carter is terrible. DeNiro is woefully miscast. And the ambiotic fluid wrestling match was flat out embarrassing. I HATE THE MOVIE.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:35:21 AM CDT

    Frankenstein

    by thenorthlander

    I don't remember much about that movie, but for the most obnoxiously over the top score perhaps ever, I nominate ARN. Did any non-swede here see that?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:37:40 AM CDT

    Thank you Harry!

    by 0007

    I may not agree with you, but I truly thank you for at least giving a bit more insight into your response behind Branagh's film.

    Now back on topic...

    I truly hope your birthday celebration this year is the best yet!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:04:23 AM CDT

    SKY CAPTAIN didn't do it for me

    by yackbacker

    All sizzle no steak as they say. I do appreciate Kerry Conran's style, but not one character had any dimension in that movie. And the story... I've completely forgotten. Seriously, I remember more details about the day I saw the movie than the film itself. Strange, right? I hope Conran gets another project and I hope it's an improvement over his last one.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:07:23 AM CDT

    I really, really need to go this year.

    by obsd

    Put off applying for too long because of the low, low chnaces of getting in. No longer. This is my year! I hope.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:35:36 AM CDT

    Harry

    by judge briggs

    Perhaps you can make an announcement that the talk back system is going to enter the 21st century with a new editing system... c'mon, dude, it's time!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:48:19 AM CDT

    Is it possible for the Expendables to be screen at BNAT!!!

    by samuraiyao

    If so, I'll shave my head like Steve Austin...

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:49:13 AM CDT

    i'll try again

    by hjd2703

    ive tried both appplication and stand by 3 times each. i wont rest until i get in.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:58:29 AM CDT

    I just realized I can't go to BNAT for another 17 yrs.

    by 0007

    My daughter was born on the same day as Harold!

    Hopefully she'll be as much as a film geek as me, and then we can go together in say, 10-12 yrs.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:19:13 AM CDT

    Harry, didn't realize you doubled as the Travelocity

    by skimn

  • Oct 07, 2009 11:21:03 AM CDT

    I'm going to try so hard to get into BNAT this year . . .

    by verbalintercourse

    . . . that I will shave everything. Same goes for the girl.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:24:27 AM CDT

    Sorry, I gotta get this off my chest.

    by deathpool

    Man, I hated THX 1138. Normally if I see a movie that's not all that good, like say Transformers, I know what to expect going in. I had heard nothing but great things about THX, so I finally decided to check it out. But I've never disliked a movie so actively while watching it. And that feeling of irrational hate always comes back when I see something related to it. Cool badge idea, though!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:45:07 AM CDT

    Is BNAT going to show movies this year?

    by oceanwang

    If so, what will they be rated? My mom doesn't let me see anything R rated.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:45:15 AM CDT

    THX 1138

    by series7

    Proof that Trent Reznor is also a huge nerd, and he's cool?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:49:53 AM CDT

    I already shave my head

    by solanine

    Well, I don't razor it, just use clippers. But I already have several ideas on how to go about things. I chose a good time to cut off 18 inches of hair. Quick, probably stupid, question though: We're only allowed one submission, right?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:57:02 AM CDT

    I'm also gonna go ahead and assume

    by solanine

    Avatar is definitely getting screened. Especially with all the chatter about the Drafthouse installing the 3D systems.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 12:07:53 PM CDT

    Re shave head?

    by gutser

    So Harry, up until 3 weeks ago I had been shaving my head for about 4 months, and I was just getting back to the non hair challenged part of the population so I was wondering If I could use a pic from my GI Jane period or do I have to take a new pic and re shave my head pubes?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 12:18:03 PM CDT

    I gotta make it out to this one year...

    by kief_ledger

    but alas, it always falls on exams week. Once I'm out of college, I'm there Harry! Count on it!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 1:34:00 PM CDT

    As someone who broke his BNAT cherry last year...

    by garbageman33

    I can tell you that seeing the lineup can't begin to capture the experience of being there. I think the best time I had all day was shooting the shit in the theatre lobby with a bunch of other people who scattered out of 'Che' like cockroaches when someone turns on the lights. I hope I make it in again this year. But if I don't, I'll know better than to judge how fun it must've been by a simple listing of movies.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 2:43:07 PM CDT

    I Love Harry's Blind Optimism

    by charlesthomasmathewsmom

    Darabont doesn't work in Hollywood anymore. Conran never did. But to listen to Harry, they are major forces to be reckoned with.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:02:05 PM CDT

    Ah, some day, perhaps...

    by harrycalder

    I'm such a newbie here, it wouldn't feel right even trying to get in, but some day... The BNATs sound like megaton fungasms... Also, much respect for Sky Captain... retro robots always make me happy.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:17:03 PM CDT

    Wonder how many DICKHEADS

    by entrainer

    will put a condom on their head...

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  • Oct 07, 2009 3:20:05 PM CDT

    I got my bald-picture all ready!

    by 3 bag enema

    Couldn't find the pictures of me from when I shaved my head a few years ago, so I had to use my prodigious photoshop skills. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonzulac/3991176296/ Okay, so it only looks convincing if you squint, but it looks better than Gene Hackman in Superman II.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:30:51 PM CDT

    Goodie Bag

    by zacdilone

    This year's greatest goodie-bag treasure: MYSPACE.COM stock. You can start a MySpace page to talk about your latest HD-DVD acquisitions.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:44:57 PM CDT

    Requirements?

    by turnbullac

    are there age limitations, do you have to be an active contributor to AICN?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 4:59:18 PM CDT

    THX 1138 is probably my single favorite movie.

    by starwarsredux

    Part of me wants to sign up for BNAT based on that alone. But I'm guessing there probably won't be any screening of the film, and it's not like I'm in a position to afford the travel expenses, anyway. Furthermore, I'm almost diametrically opposed to a lot of the stuff that gets love on this site, so it probably wouldn't be kosher for me to come. Eh.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:05:56 PM CDT

    zacdilone

    by thenorthlander

    Hey man. I still buy HD-DVDs and I still don't own a BD player. Because of that thing, I can quietly wait until BD players get better, cheaper and region free.

    I'll probably wait until next summer before buying a player and stick to DVD and HD-DVD until then. Those 2,5 years of HD-DVD has saved me A LOT of money, dude.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 6:22:47 PM CDT

    IN

    by roboreckles

    Super stoked, did Bonnaroo earlier this year with friends and my Dad and I are hitting BNAT.

    STOKED.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:02:24 PM CDT

    At the risk...

    by earl warren

    ...of sounding like an idiot; how do I go about applying to attend BNAT? I'm new to the site, so perhaps I don't deserve to even attempt. But I genuinely love movies and after reading about some of the past experiences in the archives, I would love to make it.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:04:54 PM CDT

    TheNorthlander

    by poeslefttoe

    right on dude! I'm still digging HD-DVD. If anyone can find me somewhere I can get Blu-rays for £3 and I will get a player.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:12:35 PM CDT

    I've never brought this up before

    by seppukudkurosawa

    but I'm kinda dubious about this site championing a movie theater named "The Alamo Drafthouse." I actually DO remember the Alamo; you do know that that skirmish was all about Davey Crockett and Co. being pissed that they could no longer own slaves in Mexico?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:13:45 PM CDT

    At Least I Won't Look As Bad As Harry :)

    by kingdingaling

    I will give it a shot and make arrangements to get the time off :)

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:20:43 PM CDT

    I have a copy of the original student film

    by lockesbrokenleg

    before they put it out to theaters. I have it on VHS somewhere. It's pretty different than the theatrical release.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:22:12 PM CDT

    Ok, I'm an idiot.

    by earl warren

    I just read Harry's post. Will apply for sure.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 7:44:44 PM CDT

    My advice to my fellow Cousin It-alikes

    by seppukudkurosawa

    Who wouldn't know where to begin where to go to shop for a bald cap: PRINT one off, fold it over your forehead, et voila! One BNAT entry.

    Not that I can afford a flight out to Texas or anything.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 8:57:31 PM CDT

    So, like, this is still in texas, right?

    by nippleeffect

    as the oil runs out texas turns to incarceration to generate income
    I like my free ass over here thank you

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  • Oct 07, 2009 9:20:15 PM CDT

    nippleEffect

    by headgeek

    no, it is in Austin. Which doesn't resemble the state around it.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:25:52 PM CDT

    Is Harry's head really that pointy?

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

    Or is that an Elric hat he is wearing?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:31:04 PM CDT

    Well, I'll give myself a buzz cut

    by nippleeffect

    use my trimmer, take it down as short as i can
    But I won't shave my head
    IF I CUT MYSELF I BWEED!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:32:07 PM CDT

    Even

    by nippleeffect

    rim my nose and ear hairs

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:32:56 PM CDT

    gosh, this is so embarrassing

    by nippleeffect

  • Oct 07, 2009 10:43:50 PM CDT

    And no fair

    by nippleeffect

    teasing with John Carter
    I'm old enough to realize that I may go to the grave without seeing this played out on the screen

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:45:21 PM CDT

    re: Is Harry's head really that pointy?

    by nippleeffect

    the simple answer is *no*
    And you don't want to know *why*

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  • Oct 07, 2009 10:56:46 PM CDT

    Yes I do. I do. I do want to know why!

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

  • Oct 07, 2009 10:58:30 PM CDT

    Yeah

    by nippleeffect

    this sounds like a big gaggle of retards having a good time
    Isn't that what a flock of morons is called?

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:00:04 PM CDT

    Short answer

    by nippleeffect

    Harry manned up

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:05:04 PM CDT

    Ya mean he got circumcised?

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

    Harry is an MOT? Welcome to the tribe Harry! We do not get a lot of redheads.

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:07:46 PM CDT

    Mazzeltov!

    by nippleeffect

    Everybody Dance!


    Hey!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:09:20 PM CDT

    Usually a Brit milah (Bris) is done when you are eight days old

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

    Harry is a big exception! Bet that hurt!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:11:18 PM CDT

    Hava Nagilah!

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

    That song never gets old!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:11:34 PM CDT

    Hey you guys should invite Brody

    by nippleeffect

    that'll go over well
    And ya'know his nose can come too
    But it's limited to one plate

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:16:44 PM CDT

    That is a one fine Proboscis

    by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes

    I have a cousin with a nose like that... she wears it with pride!

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:31:20 PM CDT

    I knew a chick with a great nose

    by nippleeffect

    she had it cut off and became the invisible woman
    no one ever saw her again

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:34:56 PM CDT

    Of course we love your nose

    by nippleeffect

    It's a magnificent beeg hunk O' you
    It's fine
    really

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  • Oct 07, 2009 11:44:19 PM CDT

    This years theme is Froopy. The color not the sound

    by nippleeffect

    doors open at seven

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  • Oct 08, 2009 12:07:08 AM CDT

    Or taste

    by nippleeffect

    the froopy taste will disallowed
    So much for that (ahem) contingent

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  • Oct 08, 2009 5:44:15 AM CDT

    Harry- Hook me up now and I can get a cheap flight.

    by karlkolchak

    Seriously, just think about it. That's all I'm sayin'.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 5:53:28 AM CDT

    Recreate Harry's Famous "Fanboys" Scene

    by kingdingaling

    Have your minions build a mock van and choose one of these talkback victims to be "windows". lol

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  • Oct 08, 2009 7:34:00 AM CDT

    but Nordling, you have such long, beautiful hair!

    by hippolyta

    But seriously, bald is sexy. If all these geeks shave their heads for the photo this will be the sexiest BNAT ever.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 7:41:41 AM CDT

    And every bald head

    by nippleeffect

    is like half a moon
    Put 2 bald heads together and you got an obscenity charge

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  • Oct 08, 2009 9:01:28 AM CDT

    A question, Harry.

    by obsd

    Does the photo have to be a head & sholders mugshot? I assume it would to go with the security badge theme, but I wanted to make sure.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 9:21:38 AM CDT

    Fever dreams

    by nippleeffect

    bunch of guys in their star wars underoos staying up past bedtime

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:02:21 AM CDT

    Need a Stalone TB

    by nippleeffect

    or Kevin Smith
    Given a choice I choose Bale
    Naw really I choose Sly
    I hear he has a new video coming out
    *Neckercise*

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:02:38 AM CDT

    NippleEffect

    by obsd

    Wait, you know where I can get a pair of adult sized Satr Wars Underoos?

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:08:22 AM CDT

    Do I need to shave my back?

    by nippleeffect

    I'm looking for a really, really, really classy broad

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:14:08 AM CDT

    OBSD. god help me, yes

    by nippleeffect

    but I signed paper and can't reveal

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:20:51 AM CDT

    Dammit!

    by obsd

    This pair I've had since 1980 is starting to wear out.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:27:19 AM CDT

    Chin up!

    by nippleeffect

    Brown stains to the back, Yellow to front
    There's a good soldier

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  • Oct 08, 2009 11:31:15 AM CDT

    I'm going to say the *enh* word

    by nippleeffect

    Not today, not tomorrow, but eventually

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  • Oct 08, 2009 11:42:34 AM CDT

    There was an UnderRoo theme song

    by nippleeffect

    The NDA's surrounding it were draconian
    The last signee died of loneliness

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  • Oct 08, 2009 12:22:05 PM CDT

    Because it's UnberRoo it's not kiddie porn

    by nippleeffect

    NASA sez so

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  • Oct 08, 2009 1:10:43 PM CDT

    Harry, for the pic...

    by toulon

    ... does it HAVE to be a mugshot kinda thing? To be more like in the film? Or can we have fun with it and do something different, as long as we're bald? I'd hate to be disqualified for not having a proper mugshot like the example!

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  • Oct 08, 2009 1:42:56 PM CDT

    They got the wrong guy for Welles.

    by yabels

    Just because I love Michael Gladis as Kinsey in Mad Men.

    http://10.1.4.1:15871/cgi-bin/blockpage.cgi?ws-session=2449526371

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  • Oct 08, 2009 2:44:03 PM CDT

    Somebody drive by and shoot me

    by nippleeffect

    I've got a fucking song stuck in my head
    I'll pretend to do a B&E
    Just make it stop

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  • Oct 08, 2009 2:53:42 PM CDT

    REMAKE ALLERT: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    by nippleeffect

    That wolverine dewd can sing
    just gotta find six more
    and some chicks

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  • Oct 08, 2009 3:12:06 PM CDT

    I was in Chattanooga a couple weeks back

    by series7

    And it reminded me of Austin, though not covered in pretentious hipster scum.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 4:39:48 PM CDT

    Karaoke!

    by hippolyta

    Yay! I hope I can make it this year to finally enjoy Karaoke on Friday night without having to stay out until 2am! It's the little things, really.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 5:04:37 PM CDT

    Shutter Island should be a no-brainer for this year.

    by polyh3dron

    It's already in the can.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 5:19:19 PM CDT

    is there even a chance?

    by drakvlad

    i've looked over the attendees from the past three years and they are all pretty much the same people. so what's the deal? five or six people out of 10,000 have a shot at tickets?

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  • Oct 08, 2009 5:53:02 PM CDT

    Moriarty is attending again?

    by star hump

    Fuck that noise. And I was going to shave me pubes too.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 10:10:07 PM CDT

    The Highball!

    by 433

    Hey, Harry, is the Highball in the old Salvation Army store where we used to do bag stuffing?

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  • Oct 08, 2009 11:48:31 PM CDT

    You Should Call It BUTT-CLIP-A-THON

    by vwantsrevenge

    Hopefully there will be awesome moments like the incredibly sleep inducing CHE and endless clips of upcoming movies instead of the full features.

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  • Oct 08, 2009 11:53:39 PM CDT

    Nipple Effect

    by outlawsdelejos

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/
    John Carter comes out in 2012.

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:07:18 AM CDT

    All I need is 5 good sparkplugs

    by nippleeffect

    firing on 5 will get me there

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:11:59 AM CDT

    OutlawsDelejos

    by nippleeffect

    I'm pretty old
    Waited longer than many of you have been alive for a JC movie
    And I just know theu're going to treat us to Jar Jar Tarkas

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:30:22 AM CDT

    I bet he'll screen IRON MAN 2 and ELM STREET

    by vwantsrevenge

    When is the overall super raised expectations of you people going to diminish? During Fantastic Fest I heard people going on and on about how Harry got Stallone's EXPENDABLES in a rough cut and it was going to be Secret Screening #5. Guess what? IT WASN'T. It was UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 26. Awesome!

    Or how about last year when it was going to be WATCHMEN and UP and WOLVERINE? It wasn't! Oh sure, there were clips! Gotta fucking love those clips!

    And to answer someone's question above, it's the same people every year because it's Knowles' birthday. That's all this is. He rips people off for hundreds of dollars, saying it goes to the Saturday Morning Kid's Club, but anyone who knows anything knows that project costs little money upfront. Then he spends all the dough you people give him by clicking on the ads in his ridiculously obvious money-grab DVD reviews in addition to what he doesn't pocket for BNAT to give you grab bags full of sponsor toys that were 90% free for him anyway. When are you going to wise up?

    I mean, this dude doesn't even try to review the DVDs anymore. Two, three sentences max. He gets the DVDs and Blu's for free and then posts them here so you can all click the links, make him money and keep those free movies comin'! Shit, at least DVD and Blu review sites at least take the time to write out in depth reviews.

    That being said, hope you guys enjoy your 24 hr clip-a-thon and old obscure movie marathon with all Harry's sycophantic "friends" and the douche-cock known as Cargill, or I mean Massawyrm. And while I'm at it, why do you still use the dumbass names since everyone knows who you are and not a single one of you scoop anything anymore to require you to hide your real names?

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:55:46 AM CDT

    About a million years ago

    by nippleeffect

    a couple friends tried to get me to go to one of the trek cons
    this was the year (abouts) that Blade Runner came out
    I was too cool for that shit though
    They came back and confirmed what I knew
    The trip sucked, the rooms sucked, the food sucked, all the stars were assholes
    With one exception
    There was this drunk in the bar
    He'd sit and bs with all the guys, flirt with all the gals
    An all around great guy
    Damn, I wish I'd gone on that miserable trip

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:56:11 AM CDT

    Iron Man 2 is still being edited

    by lockesbrokenleg

    And I'm sure they don't have the visual effects finished. What is up for next summer? Not much really.

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  • Oct 09, 2009 11:27:33 AM CDT

    Obama wins nobel peace prize...

    by samuraiyao

    Wow, I know it's in the wrong talkback but there has got to be more than this and why?

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  • Oct 09, 2009 11:43:54 AM CDT

    CAN I JUST TALK OUT OF MY ASS?

    by haterofcrap

    like jim carrey, but with no pants. thats bald.

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  • Oct 09, 2009 2:11:58 PM CDT

    Yeah, keep posting this crap

    by cash907

    Cuz it really means a goddamn thing to anyone who DOESN'T live in Texas.

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  • Oct 09, 2009 5:44:41 PM CDT

    Dismember the alamo

    by thejwac

    Did anyone see the L4D map this dude is making? Here is to hoping that they reskin the Boomer as Harry: http://tinyurl.com/dismemberalamo

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  • Oct 09, 2009 11:48:32 PM CDT

    THX 1138

    by gingatect

    Someone said they hate this movie and I understand why, it's not an easy film in any way. Personally, I love it, it's just the most amazing evidence that George is worthy of the respect (granted mixed) that he receives. I think Geeks love it because of what is was as a exploration of film. The sound, good god, that was genius. I am on the fence about the redux treatment George seems to feel obligated to do, but as they go, his handling of the new version is the most subtle and respectful of the original film he has done to date. I think I will get hate mail for this but I think for once it actually might have actually improved the film.

    Harry, great idea to use it as a touchstone. I have yet to make it to BNAT, something I cry about often, but I will, someday, somehow, (queue the orchestra), god willing this is the year. You rock Harry!

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  • Oct 10, 2009 1:04:15 AM CDT

    3

    by filmfan311

    This will be my 3rd time submitting from my mountain top in Colorado this year. Haven't had the pleasure yet of being accepted.
    You know what they say about the 3rd time.......

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  • Oct 10, 2009 4:49:14 AM CDT

    Cash907, 433

    by headgeek

    Cash - Actually 50% of attendees to BUTT-NUMB-A-THON come from outside of TEXAS, from just about every state in the United States, England, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, thoughout Europe. The other 50% are Texas & Austin based.

    433 - yes, the HIGHBALL is in The Salvation Army.

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  • Oct 10, 2009 2:44:39 PM CDT

    I'm in Canada, so I'll wait for your dollar to tank more.

    by the_maltese_vulcan

    But I would love to come. Even better, Hey Harry, when is that traveling movie roadshow you do going to be this year?

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  • Oct 10, 2009 2:46:04 PM CDT

    no subject

    by doctor_leonard_mccoy

    Actually I guess I mean next year.

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  • Oct 10, 2009 5:04:55 PM CDT

    my hair

    by dman den

    I will go the full bald for fun. I have tried long hair which now grows curly. I have also tried slick hair which had its own problems. Going bald is just something new to try.

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  • Oct 10, 2009 11:09:08 PM CDT

    yes! finally having a shaved head pays off!!!

    by badmrwonka

    thank you male pattern baldness!!

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  • Oct 13, 2009 1:26:38 AM CDT

    YES! I am so doing this!

    by genpion

    BNAT here I come! I'm going to have to take my picture soon. :)

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  • Oct 14, 2009 11:34:16 AM CDT

    Hey, I'm in Austin and...

    by tes_735

    I'm a filmmaker, and...

    I'll even shave my noggin after I'm done with the scene I'm in.

    Hell, we can line em up like Full Metal Jacket and just zip everybody's head. I even have one of those old ass clippers like they used.

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  • Oct 15, 2009 1:38:34 PM CDT

    bringing someone

    by ahughes8491

    really stupid question: if someone is accepted, does that allow them to bring someone along with them? or do they just get one ticket for themselves? thanks alot.

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  • Oct 16, 2009 6:13:47 PM CDT

    ahughes8491

    by dman den

    Each individual applies separately and pays separately

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  • Oct 19, 2009 3:16:41 AM CDT

    ahughes8491

    by footnotegirl

    You have to apply separately, but usually there's a place on the app where you can say if you're part of a group or apping with someone else, so you can hope.

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  • Dec 11, 2009 9:06:32 PM CST

    Stand By list?

    by arrien

    I got into BNAT last year on the standby list, and I was hoping for that this year also, but there's still no details. Any info on that? Or if there's going to be one?

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